Glo-Germ 5E Lesson Plan

Title

Glo-Germs

Teacher(s)

Alison Dunford
Alison.dunford@cobbk12.org

E-mail
School

Timber Ridge Elementary

Lesson Title

Glo-Germs

Grade Level

5th
What do we see when we take a closer look?

Lesson
Essential
Questions
Concepts(s)
Targeted

What kinds of harmful and beneficial microorganisms are found

in our daily lives?

Some microorganisms are beneficial and some are harmful.

Microorganisms are living things, but they are not plants and
they are not animals.

Georgia Performance Standards

S5L4. Students will relate how microorganisms benefit or harm larger
organisms.
a. Identify beneficial microorganisms and explain why they are
beneficial.
b. Identify harmful microorganisms and explain why they are
harmful.

Safety Considerations

Teacher will review safety rules already in place in the classroom including use of
goggles. Use Goggles.

GloGerm is a training aid used to determine hand washing effectiveness specifically

to avoid transmission/spread of microbes. For external use only. See product label
for specific use and instruction.
Do not ingest.
Avoid contact with eyes.

The Learning Plan:

What do we see when we take a closer look?

Students will predict what microorganisms are harmful and beneficial.
Students will use a Glo-Germ kit to see how to control microorganisms.

Title of the Lesson: Glo-Germs

Lesson Logistics/Materials:

Glo-Germ Kit
index cards
Comic strip template

Engage:
Show the following video to student:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtlcS77LaB0
Engage in a turn and talk, then a whole group conversation regarding tiny
microbes around us.
Show students the Glo-Germ kit and ask them: What is the purpose of this liquid? How it
is used? Who would use it in the real world?

Explore:
Group the students into 4 groups.
Randomly hand out index cards labeled with directions to each group. Have
the students follow the directions on the card.
Cards:
Do Nothing
Wash hands with water only
Wash hands with water and soap Use hand sanitizer (This may take
time to allow students to go to the bathroom to wash hands)
After following the directions on the index card, have students rub some
Glo-Lotion all over their hands. Remind them not to touch anything while

doing this activity to see the best results.

Have students gather around an area in the room. Close the blinds and
turn off the lights to see the glow.

Explain:
Have one group at a time tell what they did. Use the UV light to shine over
the students hands. Be sure to point out where the most germs where on
the hands. (The students will be amazed at what they see!)
Once all groups have had a turn, discuss which method was best to
prevent the spread of germs.
On the board draw two large hands and color where germs where found
the most (under the nails, in between the fingers, and on the front and
back of the wrists are usually the worst).
Revisit the questions that were used in the engagement and discuss.

Evaluate:
Conduct a think-pair-share cooperative learning model on what they
discovered after washing their hands and what conclusions they have
made regarding microbes. How can microorganisms can be controlled and
not passed on from person to person in the classroom, at home, at
restaurants, etc. Are they harmful? Are they helpful? Can you choose?
(Pair students up with a different card) Participate in drawing conclusions
about hand washing by first thinking independently, then pairing up with a
partner to discuss, and finally contributing to a group discussion.
Extend:
Play the following Justice League clip for students. Ask them to draw a
comic explaining why proper handwashing is beneficial to reducing illness,
and other concepts discerned from student conversation. Alternatively
have them write and perform a PSC about handwashing.

Documentation of Resources:

From:
https://cobbk12.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/co
ntent/listContent.jsp?
course_id=_28536_1&content_id=_1328965_1
From
http://www.uwyo.edu/smtc/_files/docs/projects/engineeri
ng/lesson%20plans/2010/coxbill%20emmy%20coxbill/glogerms.pdf
https://www.printablepaper.net/category/comics